Acton News Briefs From August 1902 Fire and Events
Acton notices report fire brigade summoned to Broadfond morning. A public school event on Main Street, weather fair, ladies selling bunting at the church social. Board of Education challenged to a park baseball game next week. Prohibition association planning for December referendum. Birth notice: John Mennsy Jr. son to Mr. and Mrs. Mennsy.
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Fivery
Vublin School
Haturay Aftampon
Berane
Wark Avenue
Halton Prohibition Association
West
Kenney
Acton
John Mennsy, Jr
Sunday School Lesson Recounts Temple Dedication
A long-winded educational piece on Ezra and Nehemiah style temple rebuilding details. It mixes scripture references with commentary on foundations, delays, and the moral lessons of perseverance and faith. It includes historical notes, discussion prompts, and a diary-like aside on public praise and misread art.
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Choe
Verve
Cyrus
Lyx Daurlug
Artaxerxes
Houston
Jehovah
House of God
Jong
kWhen
Cassey
Greatest trouble maker ego and pride in society
The text discusses character flaws and social behavior, contrasting the boastful, self serving great man with the danger of ego. It also references a worm remedy, its effects on children, and introduces simple social introductions including how a host acknowledges guests.
Summer on the Lower St. Lawrence described as popular and scenic
The article extols a broad blue St Lawrence region from Quebec City to the Gulf, highlighting Quaban shore towns, Murray May and Wilton areas, and the Laurentian hills. It notes French culture, hospitality, beaches such as Murray May, and attractions like golf courses. The back country offers wilderness and the Twin Rivers of Quebec with the Laure tides National Park, all served by the Canadian National Railway.
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Canucis
Mont Wintorte
Sandy Beushew
Riviers du Lyup
Cacoung
Mio
Betty Beach
Will
Quater
Edward
Lake
Integrity and Self Preservation Through Hard Choices
The text urges unwavering integrity, arguing that yielding to vanity or petty gains erodes one’s character. It uses Shakespearean-like lines to stress that betraying oneself ends honest effort and that healing both body and character requires steadfast, disciplined action.
King to Be: Divorce Proceedings Stir Court Circles
Fragments from a 19th century report discuss divorce cases and invitations in a court of law. References to lord chancellors and legal forms hint at the era's handling of estranged spouses and succession amid procedural debates and public interest.
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Noo Yan
Janis
London
Pernding
Orien
Vaweyer
Chunbodluita de Dartmont
Couroe
Gratitude and worry in old friends and ailment remedies
A distressed reader discusses gratitude versus worry for friends who help while facing illness. The note condemns overthinking others' care, urges appreciation, and recommends using Waywarday’s Corn Remedy for comfort rather than burdening friends with gratitude.
Fragmented farmer philosophy on work and land roots
A weathered farmer laments modern life and extols agrarian virtues. He reflects on how land, patience, and nature shape character, urging youth to invest heart and mind into farming and daily toil as a guiding life force. Text blends rustic proverbs with homely observations of field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ware
Shale Acceptable As Fuel Rallrondy In Wathouls Sos
A battered report from Volingford discusses shale and whale fuel tests in the Kthanian provisional government. It notes gas factories and railways using whale oil, coal comparisons, and potential cost differences, with limited practical adoption so far.
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Ehate
Comeq
Volaingford
Ut Cval
Walid
Aval
Poe
Polite Pirates Loot China Mewed on a Warpath Cruise
The Nautan ship Htorion of adventure sailed from Bhimihul to Hong Kong with Captain Glodady Crawford in command. A boarding party forced entry into the cabin, looted the vessel, and shot a Chinese passenger. The pirates stole valuables including a watch, clothing, and money, and escaped before authorities could intervene.
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Landon
China
Bhimihul
Hong Kong
Wuni
Glodady Crawford
Pundenkora
Len
Crawford
Poesanger
Upgorn
Train schedule notices from Toronto action
Fragmented timetable notes list train numbers and departures from Toronto with special express and freight pickups. Mentions Sundays and Mondays, a 145 PM departure, and a stated acton agent in Toronto.
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Toronto
Hlt
Thietioid
Agant
Acton
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Vashti
Yemen
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Williard
J.A. Moffat
Acton Creamery Co
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Gyreet
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Voring
Ubon
the Varmer
ANTLY
Ente Hood Fotroning
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Ae Fox Co
KEEL
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OLD Stand
Main Street
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Frente of
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Im. Edwards & Co
Bakers Main Street
W. M. Cooper
Edwards & CO
Fletcher's
Grand Trunk
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Hunday
Ernie Hunday
Daly
Matundayd
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